Abu Dhabi Knight Riders remained in the running for the DP World ILT20 Season 4 title when it outplayed Dubai Capitals by 50 runs in the Eliminator at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Sparks had flown from both bat and ball right since the start of this maiden game at The Boland Park, and although Michael Pepper (0) contributed somewhat to his own downfall - caught off a leading edge two balls in to get Pretorius off the mark in T20 cricket
While the nation celebrates Eid Al Etihad, the spirit of UAE National Day on Tuesday, the cricketing family will meet to bring a new chapter of DP World ILT20 in glamorous style at Dubai International Stadium. (Image credit: Emirates Cricket) 'I’m hoping that I can score runs and we get off to a winning start' The fourth edition of the UAE’s IPL-style T20 league, featuring six teams, will open its doors again on Tuesday when defending champions Dubai Capitals face-off against last year’s finalists Desert
Bodybuilding attracted Gulbadin Naib's attention during his childhood instead of cricket. Arnold Schwarzenegger the Hollywood strongman served as his role model. After moving to cricket Naib advanced through the levels until he became instrumental in Afghanistan's dramatic ascent to international prominence despite ongoing conflict. During Wednesday night's match at Dubai's renowned 'Ring of Fire', the 33-year-old batting all-rounder played a key role in the action. When the Dubai Capitals began their chase of 190 against the Desert Vipers during Qualifier 1 of the
The Dubai Capitals delivered an eight-wicket victory against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in front of fans at the Zayed Cricket Stadium during Sunday's ILT20 Season 3 match. With their eyes on a formidable 204-run target the Dubai Capitals achieved the league’s biggest run chase due to Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib delivering match-winning performances in their sensational 135-run partnership. The Capitals won their match thanks to Shai Hope's composed half-century (74 not out off 53 balls) alongside Gulbadin Naib's explosive 80 off
With their five-wicket triumph over Gulf Giants at Dubai International Stadium on Thursday, Dubai Capitals advanced to third place in ILT20 Season 3. The Capitals chose to bowl first and managed to hold the Giants to a 153/5 total in 20 overs although Jordan Cox scored 70 runs off 53 balls. The Capitals struggled at 4-77 after 12.2 overs due to the exceptional bowling of UAE spinner Aayan Afzal Khan who recorded figures of 4-0-23-2. Shai Hope led the Capitals with his top







